Where to dine out this Christmas in Hong Kong

It’s that time of year again, every mall, restaurant, and street in Hong Kong brims with festive cheer. Tinsel, baubles, and sky-high Christmas trees scatter the city, making the season truly Insta-grammable. But as you dive into this month’s Christmassy events and tackle last-minute gift shopping, don’t forget about the most important part. The food. Below, we’ve laid out your essential Christmas 2025 dining guide, featuring the very best festive menus to book now.

When it comes to dining, Hong Kong is home to numerous award-winning and Michelin-starred restaurants, making any celebration feel like a special occasion. With so many options, we know it can be a little overwhelming. The festive season traditionally features classics like roasted meats, rich sides, and decadent desserts, not to mention seasonal drinks (tsk tsk, mulled wine). However, for those looking to try something different, we’ve also highlighted some standout alternative menus below.

For Christmas 2025, we’re highlighting a few exceptional French and Italian restaurants in Hong Kong that have truly elevated their festive offerings. Some are presenting exclusive menus just for Christmas Eve and Day, while others are serving special month-long set menus. Highlights include perfectly charred French-style meats and generous Tuscan-style sharing plates, ensuring you’re well-fed and in good spirits this season. Be sure to book your table in advance, as reservations tend to fill up quickly.

Christmas 2025 dining guide: Festive menus in Hong Kong

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From now until Christmas, acclaimed German restaurant, Heimat is back with its annual ‘Festlichesmenü’ for lunch and dinner. The festive menu presents a range of German-style classics like the Oven Roasted Roose, the Brittany Blue Lobster with Beetroot, and the Chestnut Soup with Black Truffles. Finish off the meal with the Mulled Wine with Poached Conference Pear and Vanilla Ice Cream.

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Ring in the festive cheer at Hong Kong’s oldest Italian restaurant that’s cosy and plates flavourful dishes in generous portions. You can either opt for the four or five course set menus, or book your Christmas Eve/Day menu that starts off with a traditional Italian chestnut soup, and features a chocolate-infused pappardelle pasta paired with truffle sauce for the main. Then, end the evening on a sweet note with the Panettone and Mascarpone, Italy’s quintessential Christmas dessert.

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The one-Michelin-starred Estro will be serving elegant Italian fare for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, blending authentic Neapolitan staples with a contemporary refinement. The highlights of the menu include a luxurious linguine with Mazara red prawns, Aaori-ika with caviar, Blue Lobster, lamb with artichoke, and a chestnut dessert. If you’re looking for extra indulgence, you can opt to add some Alba white truffle to some of the dishes for an additional cost. Wine pairing is also available starting at HKD 980 for four glasses.

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This festive season, Salisterra offers a range of options for every palate, from a vegetarian-friendly Mushroom Soup with braised morels and Polmard beef steak tartare, to timeless classics like roasted turkey and braised beef cheek. Opt for the Christmas Day Special, and you’ll be treated to the added luxury of fresh oysters and caviar, followed by a main of monkfish or Wagyu beef. And for dessert? The Tiramisu Yule Log or Black Forest Gateau Trifle would be just the thing.

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For a true family-style Tuscan dining, Carna by Dario Cecchini offers two exclusive Christmas menus decked with chef-recommended specials. The eight-course Christmas Dinner will make sure you are fed right. And that includes the Polpette Cacio e Uova (smoked scamorza cheese balls), the Arrosto Fiorentino (roasted angus beef rump), and the Scampi alla Griglia (langoustines). Of course, the true highlight is Carna’s famed grilled meats, especially the decadent Bistecca di Brontosaur as the main centrepiece.

Also check out our favourite steakhouses in Hong Kong for the best cuts.

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Looking for a feast that’s a little unconventional this season? Consider a modern Japanese izakaya. AOAO is celebrating the festive spirit alongside its second anniversary, and for the holidays, they’re offering a special seven-course menu. Designed for sharing and full of comfort, the lineup includes dishes like Pan-fried Halibut, Sweet Shrimp Sashimi Rice, and Black Cod Tataki. Perfect for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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French cuisine is widely considered one of Hong Kong’s most luxurious dining experiences, and this festive season, LALA brings modern French cuisine to the forefront. Helmed by Chef Franckelie Laloum, the restaurant is offering curated festive meals as well as takeaway pastries.

The Festive Lunch menu is available throughout the month, featuring daily rotating mains. For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner, guests can expect to get their forks into the Cadoret Oysters, Grilled Duck Foie Gras, and the restaurant’s signature Poulet Jaune.

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There are few reasons not to love Zuma, and if it’s your go-to restaurant, the festive offers are not to be missed. Available for both lunch and dinner, the Zuma Festive Daikoku Tasting Menu features signature delights like Japanese Wagyu Tataki with Black Truffle, French Gillardeau Oyster, and a premium sushi and sashimi platter. Top it all off with the Warm Gingerbread Cake served with Roasted Fig and Whisky Butterscotch Ice Cream, the perfect finish to your meal.

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One Michelin-starred Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic at Forty-Five presents a lineup of celebratory menus this festive season. The Savoir-Faire Christmas Lunch is available throughout December, while the Noël Éclat dinner tasting menu is offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For those who prefer a more refined alternative to a heavy feast, the dishes here offer a lighter palate. Every bite is intensely flavourful, with clean, sophisticated presentation highlighting fresh, premium produce.

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Another pick if you want to dig into French classics for Christmas, Jean-Pierre’s curated Christmas specials include everything from Hervé Ideale No 3 oysters, rich Foie Gras Terrine, and the perhaps the star of the show, the Côte de Boeuf, a pan-roasted 1kg USDA Prime bone-in ribeye. To complete the experience, guests may choose from a selection of vintage champagnes at an additional price.

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